Scottish Court Issues First Global Travel Ban for Kevin Booth After Torturing Women

Kevin Booth, a man in his 60s, has been given the first worldwide travel ban in Scottish legal history after being convicted of abusing vulnerable women at his remote Lochdhu Lodge in Caithness. The court revealed disturbing details of his actions, which included administering 'punishment beatings' and filming the assaults in an underground chamber accessed by a trapdoor. Sheriff Neil Wilson described the evidence as 'utterly harrowing,' emphasizing the extreme cruelty involved. Booth recruited women from various countries and subjected them to prolonged torture, often using implements like whips and canes while filming their suffering. The travel ban, effective for five years, was secured following a civil action by Police Scotland under human trafficking and exploitation laws. This case has drawn significant public attention due to the horrific nature of the crimes committed.